News
‘American Idol’ Winners Through the Years: From Kelly Clarkson to Carrie Underwood
American Idol has made singing dreams come true since it premiered in June 2002.
“When I was a little girl … if you had asked me what I wanted to do when I grew up, I would have told you I wanted to be a famous country music singer,” season 4 winner Carrie Underwood told fans during her concert at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville in September 2019. “As I got older, dreams tend to give way to practicalities, so I started going to school to get a real job. One day there was an open door, and I walked through it and my life was changed forever.”
Underwood is not the only past winner whose life was changed after appearing on American Idol. For Jordin Sparks, the experience was even more unique because she was a fan of the hit competition show first.
“I was such a huge fan of Idol that I was more excited to audition for that than to get my driver’s license,” Sparks told AZCentral in August 2017. “That’s how a big a fan I was.”
Keep scrolling to look back at all the American Idol winners through the years:
Read the full article here
Penelope Cruz Reveals She Suffered ‘Many’ Brain Aneurysm Scares, Gives Update on Her Health
President Donald Trump Calls Nicki Minaj ‘Hot’ During White House Luncheon: ‘She’s Got Real Talent’
‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Star Taylor Frankie Paul, Ex-Husband Tate Paul’s Relationship Timeline
Simone Biles Shares the Splurge Purchase She Made to Celebrate Making the 2016 Olympic Team
Travis Kelce’s teammate’s wife wins nearly $7K Chanel handbag in wedding raffle
Ripped Elliot Page shows off insane abs after getting ‘hooked’ on boxing
New on Prime Video in July 2026 — The Complete List of Movies and TV Shows
Queen Camilla blasted as ‘deplorable’ for posting photo with J.K. Rowling at palace during Pride Month
37 Best Movies on Hulu Right Now (June 2026): ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ and More
Royal insider lifts lid on palace’s ‘risk management’ protocol for King Charles, Prince Harry reunion
-
Movies7 days agoRipped Elliot Page shows off insane abs after getting ‘hooked’ on boxing
-
News5 days agoNew on Prime Video in July 2026 — The Complete List of Movies and TV Shows
-
Royals6 days agoQueen Camilla blasted as ‘deplorable’ for posting photo with J.K. Rowling at palace during Pride Month
-
News7 days ago37 Best Movies on Hulu Right Now (June 2026): ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ and More
-
Royals7 days agoRoyal insider lifts lid on palace’s ‘risk management’ protocol for King Charles, Prince Harry reunion
-
Gossip4 days agoJenny Mollen h living with Alice + Olivia’s Stacey Bendet
-
Movies6 days agoPregnant Anne Hathaway wears red peplum jumpsuit as ‘Odyssey’ press tour kicks off
-
News3 days ago’90 Day Fiance’ Sneak Peek: Shea’s Flirting Raises Red Flags During Welcome to America Party (Exclusive)